Li2VSiO4

Li2VSiO4 is a metastable semiconducting lithium vanadium silicate compound investigated for its potential utility in electrochemical energy storage.

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Crystal structure of Li2VSiO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2VSiO4

Li2VSiO4 is a complex silicate compound containing lithium, vanadium, silicon, and oxygen. As a semiconducting material, it represents a unique intersection of transition metal chemistry and silicate frameworks, drawing interest for its potential electrochemical functionality.

Although it is classified as a metastable phase, the interest in this compound is evidenced by its presence across multiple structural databases. Its specific arrangement of ions suggests a complex electronic landscape that is highly relevant for researchers investigating novel electrode materials for next-generation battery technologies.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2VSiO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.62–2.02 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.075 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

14
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li2VSiO4 is used.

Lithium-ion battery electrode researchSolid-state electrolyte studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2VSiO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2VSiO4?

Li2VSiO4 is a metastable semiconducting lithium vanadium silicate compound investigated for its potential utility in electrochemical energy storage.

More questions
What is Li2VSiO4 used for?
Li2VSiO4 is used in lithium-ion battery electrode research and solid-state electrolyte studies.
What is the band gap of Li2VSiO4?
Li2VSiO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.62–2.02 eV across 14 reported structures.
Is Li2VSiO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.02 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li2VSiO4 thermodynamically stable?
Li2VSiO4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.075 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Li2VSiO4 are known?
14 structures of Li2VSiO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li2VSiO4 contain?
Li2VSiO4 contains Li, O, Si, and V (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li2VSiO4 come from?
Li2VSiO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct member of the silicate family, Li2VSiO4 occupies a specialized niche where its metastable nature and semiconducting behavior differentiate it from more common, highly stable mineral-like silicates. It serves as a focal point for exploring how vanadium integration can tune the electronic properties of lithium-containing silicate frameworks.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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